Rowena Thompson

Rowena Thompson is an accomplished risk management professional with a wealth of experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Director at Southsure Assurance trading as SBS Insurance since February 2022 and Group Chief Risk Officer at SBS Bank since April 2020, Rowena has held pivotal roles in operational risk management at various esteemed organizations, including IAG as Group Head of Operational Risk and Westpac Group as Group Head of Operational Risk and Insurance. Rowena's expertise encompasses the development and implementation of robust operational risk frameworks and strategies, as well as leadership in controls assurance and compliance. Rowena's educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University and certifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.